86 / 100
The name promises smoke, and the documented character follows through: the refill hogshead leaves the oak question open, while peat clearly takes the lead. That makes for a coherent, deliberately smoke-first picture, with sweetness pushed back until water brings out citrus and floral notes. I like that the finish lets the peat recede into pepper, herbs and seaside savouriness rather than holding one loud note throughout. A compelling fit for smoke-led tastes, though oak detail is not what carries it.
Reviewed by busstop.fox
- Nose
- Peat smoke, Ethanol, A little sweetness, mostly overrun by peat smoke
- Palate
- Big, rich mouthfeel, Very heavily peated, After water: more fruitiness, oranges, lemons and floral notes
- Finish
- Medium-long, Pepper and anise, Peat fades somewhat into the background, Herbs, saltiness, eucalyptus, seaweed, grilled fish and thyme